Peterborough Town CC have been re-instated to National competition after ineligible player ruling applied

Peterborough Town CC have been re-instated to the ECB Club KO competition.

Town were beaten in their first round tie by Middlesex Premier League side Hornsey despite an outstanding century from Josh Smith, but they were found to have inadvertently fielded two ineligible players.

Josh Smith on his way to a ton for Peterborough Town v Hornsey. Photo Andy Dannplaceholder image
Josh Smith on his way to a ton for Peterborough Town v Hornsey. Photo Andy Dann

Town will now host East London-based side Waltham at Bretton Gate in the second round on Sunday, May 31 (1pm start). Waltham are a Sunday club made up of Essex Premier League players to another tough game is expected.

Town open their Northants Premier Division season at home to newly-promoted Loddington on Saturday (11am) before heading to Geddington for Finals Day in the Northants T20 Championship on Sunday.

Related topics:
News you can trust since 1948
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice